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ESMA warns prediction markets over EU rules

The European Securities and Markets Authority has warned prediction market operators to assess whether event contracts fall under EU rules on binary options.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

Spillemyndigheden highlights new European AML draft guidelines

The new guidelines will apply to a range of industries, not just gambling.

1 min read • Jul 6 • By Megan Elswyth

Responsible Gambling Online + 1 more

iGB LIVE 2026: Is it time for gambling-style safeguards in prediction markets?

As prediction markets continue to expand, regulators and safer gambling experts are increasingly questioning whether the products pose similar harm risks as traditional gambling, despite being regulated differently in some jurisdictions.

3 min read • Jul 6 • By Marieta Lezaic

Legal & Regulatory Conferences & Exhibitions + 4 more

iGB LIVE 2026: Black market growth in the digital age

Reflecting on a keynote panel from the iGB Live 2026 conference in London this week, industry leaders convened to address the escalating challenges posed by the illegal gambling market.

4 min read • Jul 3 • By Marieta Lezaic

CSR Results + 1 more

Austrian Brand Value Study: Novomatic defends top ranking

Novomatic has once again been ranked as the second-most valuable corporate brand in Austria in the 2026 Austrian Brand Value Study, conducted by the European Brand Institute (EBI). Novomatic also retains its outstanding second place in the Sustainable Brand Ranking.

2 min read • Jul 1 • By Kirk Geller

Responsible Gambling Legal & Regulatory + 3 more

Is there a regulatory blind spot for prediction markets in Europe?

Kirsty Caldwell, Andrew Lyman, Christina Thakor-Rankin, Jochen Biwar and Richard Williams provide their view on European prediction market potential and what kind of trends the industry could be fielding in a decade’s time.

5 min read • Jun 30 • By Will Underwood

Simon Westbury in front of a digital shield

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1xBet launches 1xCare player protection and responsible gambling hub

1xBet hopes that this hub will “aim to foster collaboration with regulators, researchers, and civil society.”

1 min read • Jun 30 • By Megan Elswyth

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Austria to undergo ‘biggest reform’ of Gambling Act in 26 years

SPÖ negotiator Jan Krainer stated player protection and anti-black market improvements were needed in the Gambling Act, which provides a ‘fundamental new regulation’ for online licences.

2 min read • Jun 29 • By Kirk Geller